History and Geography of the
province and capital,
kunming
Kunming is located between 24°23´ and 26°22´N, and 102°10´and 103°40´E, with a total area
of 21,600 square km. Its widest stretch from the east to the west amounts to 140 km and its largest expansion from the north to the south amounts to 220 km.
of 21,600 square km. Its widest stretch from the east to the west amounts to 140 km and its largest expansion from the north to the south amounts to 220 km.
Kunming is free from bitter cold in winter and torrid heat in summer with an average temperature of 9°C in winter and 23°C in summer. It has an annual average temperature of 15.1°C and an annual temperature range from approximately 12°C to 13°C.
History and Culture
Kunming,located in the southwestem border are of China,has a very long history and a developed culture.
The discovery of the fossils of"Kunming Man", believed to have lived in the Old Stone Age about 31,000 years ago, testifies to the fact that our forefathers have laboured,lived and multiplied on this land from ancient times. "kunming Man"marked the beginning of Kunming's long history. Since the construction of"Wuchi Dao" (a five-foot-wide-path) duringthe Qin Dynasty and the Southern Silk Road connecting interior China with Yunnan,Ynnan has been an integral part of the country
The discovery of the fossils of"Kunming Man", believed to have lived in the Old Stone Age about 31,000 years ago, testifies to the fact that our forefathers have laboured,lived and multiplied on this land from ancient times. "kunming Man"marked the beginning of Kunming's long history. Since the construction of"Wuchi Dao" (a five-foot-wide-path) duringthe Qin Dynasty and the Southern Silk Road connecting interior China with Yunnan,Ynnan has been an integral part of the country
Maps of Kunming
Seasons of Kunming
Kunming belongs to a low-latitude monsoon climate, does not have bitter cold in winter or extreme heat in summer. The annual temperature averages around 14.5 C (about 58.1 F), and foliage remains green all year thus obtain its name of the 'Spring City'. January is the coldest season at about 8 C(about 46.4 F) while July is the hottest month with an average temperature of 18 C(about 64.4 F). While there is no obvious peak or low seasons for tourism in Kunming; many visitors prefer the lively period from March to October
Weather of Kunming
Detailed Kunming weather information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall.
| Average Data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June |
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Average High ( F) | 58/61 | 61/65 | 67/71 | 73/77 | 75/78 | 73/77 |
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| Average High (C) | 14/16 | 16/18 | 20/22 | 23/25 | 24/26 | 23/25 |
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| Average Low (F) | 34/38 | 37/40 | 42/46 | 49/52 | 56/59 | 60/64 |
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| Average Low (C) | 1/3 | 3/5 | 6/8 | 9/11 | 13/15 | 16/18 |
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| Rain (in) | 0.4/0.5 | 0.5/0.6 | 0.7/0.8 | 0.8/0.9 | 3.3/3.4 | 6.9/7.0 |
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| Rain (mm) | 10/15 | 10/15 | 15/20 | 20/25 | 80/85 | 175/180 |
| Average Data | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average High (F) | 73/77 | 73/77 | 71/74 | 66/70 | 62/65 | 58/61 |
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| Average High (C) | 23/25 | 23/25 | 22/24 | 19/21 | 16/18 | 14/16 |
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| Average Low (F) | 61/64 | 60/63 | 56/60 | 51/55 | 43/47 | 36/40 |
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| Average Low (C) | 16/18 | 15/17 | 13/15 | 11/13 | 6/8 | 2/4 |
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| Rain (in) | 8.4/8.5 | 7.9/8.0 | 4.8/4.9 | 3.1/3.2 | 1.4/1.5 | 0.4/0.5 |
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| Rain (mm) | 210/215 | 200/205 | 120/125 | 75/80 | 35/40 | 10/15 |
